Nurse Practitioners

Nurse practitioners can diagnose and treat most common illnesses
Nurse Practitioners are registered nurses with advanced academic degrees and clinical experience who can diagnose and treat most common illnesses. Our Nurse Practitioners work in collaboration with Dr. Goodman, prescribing medication and focusing on patient education.

Valerie Palmere Scott APRN, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Nationally Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Valerie P. Scott has over 30 years of nursing experience, with 14 years of specialized experience in Rheumatology. She began her nursing career in cardiothoracic surgery and quickly advanced to positions as Open Heart Surgery Coordinator and Neurosurgical Coordinator. She served as Nurse Manager of an orthopedic/neuro-surgical wing at a local hospital, as well as Nurse Manager for their skilled nursing unit. As Staff Education Coordinator for a local medical center, Valerie was responsible for training the medical and surgical staff, and directing patient care. Valerie began graduate nursing studies at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland and received her Master of Science in Nursing from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. She is nationally board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. Prior to coming to ARC, Valerie provided primary acute and chronic care for a number of years to patients of all ages, in outpatient, inpatient and nursing home settings. With over 14 years of specialized experience in Rheumatology, Mrs. Scott's professional mission statement is "to provide excellent rheumatologic care with Christian love and compassion."

Judith (Julie) TurpenAPRN, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Nationally Board Certified Nurse Practitioner Julie Turpen has over 28 years of extensive nursing experience ranging from clinical work in medical intensive care, endoscopy, and post anesthesia care units, to serving in Clinical Education as an Education Specialist. Julie has vast experience in Emergency Services including serving as Program Nurse Manager, Education Coordinator, and as a Life Air Flight Nurse. She received her Master of Science in Nursing, from Northwestern State University in Natchitoches, Louisiana. Julie is nationally board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner. She has work experience in Rheumatology, as an Adult Hospitalist, and Hospice. Julie continues to serve as Assistant Professor at the Northwestern State University School of Nursing.

Brandi CaseyAPRN, FNP-C
Certified Family Nurse Practitioner

Brandi Casey, a veteran of the United States Air Force, is a dedicated nationally Board Certified Nurse Practitioner with an accomplished background managing acute and chronic illnesses. Brandi served in the USAF, 2nd Medical Group at Barksdale Air Force Base, here in Bossier City, Louisiana where she and the health care team managed over 1,500 retired, active duty and military dependents. She is nationally board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner, and is proficient in health promotion, acute and chronic care management and health education. Brandi received her Master of Science in Nursing from Graceland University in Independence, Missouri as a Family Nurse Practitioner.